Where is Ara right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Ara Tonight
Ara is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 7° below the horizon near 14:00.
How Ara Moves Across the Sky
Ara remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 7° toward the south.
Track Ara position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ara
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Direction | south (171°) |
Ara Passage Through Night
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Current position of Ara
| Time | 02:32 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Azimuth | 171° |
Here you can see the current position of Ara on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Ara Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -11° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | -8° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | -7° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | -8° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | -10° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | -14° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -18° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -24° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -31° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -38° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -46° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -53° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -60° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | -65° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | -67° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | -66° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | -61° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | -61° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | -58° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | -54° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | -54° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | -51° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | -47° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | -40° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | -32° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | -25° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | -19° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | -14° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | -11° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −60° 00′ |